Safety Information - Norcold 9182 Service Manual & Parts List

Read this manual carefully and become thoroughly acquainted with its contents before servicing this refrigerator
NOTICE: THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE AS A FREE-STANDING REFRIGERATOR OR
FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS. THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED FOR LP GAS AND CANNOT
BE CONVERTED TO ANY OTHER FUELS (NATURAL GAS, BUTANE, ETC.).
Be alert to a potential Safety Hazard when the Safety Alert Symbol
Also, be alert to the shaded areas in this manual; they contain important safety and performance information.
A signal word (i.e., Danger, Warning, Caution) accompanying the Safety Alert Symbol identifies the severity of the Safety
Hazard. Review the safety symbols and signal words below. Carefully read their descriptions to understand their meaning.
They are for your safety.
DANGER indicates the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property
damage if ignored
WARNING indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property
damage if ignored.
CAUTION indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause a minor personal injury or substantial property
damage if ignored.
Always apply the following safety precautions when servicing this refrigerator. Failure to follow these precautions
can result in substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, unauthorized or improper servicing and maintenance of this refrigerator can
cause severe personal injury, property damage, or both.
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This refrigerator must be used in the manner for which it was designed. Refer to the "Operator's Guide" and "Installation
Requirements" manuals for refrigerator's intended use and installation.
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Keep refrigerator and surrounding area clean. Never store combustible materials at rear of refrigerator. Storing combustible
materials at rear of refrigerator not only creates a safety hazard, but also inhibits air flow to the cooling system, reducing
cooling efficiency.
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Keep liquids away from electrical connections. Many liquids are electrically conductive and can cause arcing or fires.
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Propane gas can cause an explosion that may result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Use extreme care when
working with or near a propane gas system. Do not smoke or create sparks. Do not use an open flame to check supply piping
and fittings for leaks.
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To prevent gas leaks and damage to gas supply lines and fittings, use two wrenches when connecting or disconnecting gas
fittings.
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The 120 volt AC circuit must be properly grounded. Never cut or remove round grounding prong from refrigerator's AC
power cord. Do not use a two-prong adapter. Do not use an extension cord.
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To prevent short circuits, connect positive DC supply lead to refrigerator before attaching ground lead.
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Always replace a blown fuse with a fuse of same ampere rating. A circuit overload can result in an electrical fire if undersized
wires or improperly sized fuses are used. To prevent a possible electrical fire, follow Norcold's wire and fuse size specifications
and any applicable state, local, or national codes.
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Always disconnect both AC and DC power sources from refrigerator when performing routine maintenance.
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Keep liquids away from electrical connections. Many liquids are electrically conductive and can cause serious arcing
damage and fires.
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Cooling unit contents under pressure. Leaking cooling unit contents can cause severe burns to eyes and skin, and can ignite
and burn with an intense flame. The cooling unit contains sodium chromate. Inhalation of certain chromium compounds
can cause cancer. Do not attempt to repair or to recharge a defective cooling unit. Do not bend, drop, drill, weld, manipulate,
or hammer the cooling unit.
appears on your refrigerator or in this manual.
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